Pedal Car

Even from an early age, Dave Pettner’s love for cars was evident. This childhood snapshot captures him behind the wheel of his 1947 Pontiac pedal car, striking a confident pose with his toy gun. "Me in my first car. They sold them new as '47 Pontiacs. I still have this car," Pettner told Sondre Kvipt of Kustomrama in 2025. The pedal car marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for automobiles, custom cars, and hot rods. A true gearhead from the start! Photo from The Dave Pettner Photo Collection.